Psalms 2:12

“Kiss the Son, etc.] The Son of God, spoken of in (<190207>Psalm 2:7); the word used is so rendered in (<203102>Proverbs 31:2); and comes from another which signifies to “choose”, and to “purify”, or “to be pure”; hence some render it “the elect” or “chosen One”, or “the pure One” f34; and both agree with Christ, who is God’s elect, chosen to be the Redeemer and Saviour of his people, and who is pure free from sin, original and actual. And whereas a kiss is a token of love among friends and relations, at meeting and parting, (<013311>Genesis 33:11 <080114>Ruth 1:14); it may here design the love and affection that is to be expressed to Christ, who is a most lovely object, and to be loved above…”

“Kiss the Son--the authority of the Son. perish from the way--that is, suddenly and hopelessly. kindled but a little--or, "in a little time." put their trust in him--or take refuge in Him (Psa 5:11). Men still cherish opposition to Christ in their hearts and evince it in their lives. Their ruin, without such trust, is inevitable (Heb 10:29), while their happiness in His favor is equally sure. Next: Psalms Chapter 3”

“Kiss the Son - Him whom God hath declared to be his Son Psalms 2:7, and whom, as such, he has resolved to set as King on his holy hill Psalms 2:6. The word “kiss” here is used in accordance with Oriental usages, for it was in this way that respect was indicated for one of superior rank. This was the ancient mode of doing homage or allegiance to a king, 1 Samuel 10:1. It was also the mode of rendering homage to an idol, 1 Kings 19:18; Hosea 13:2; Job 31:27. The mode of rendering homage to a king by a kiss was sometimes to kiss his hand, or his dress, or his feet, as among the Persians. DeWette. The practice of kissing the hand of a monarch is not uncommon in European courts as a token of…”

“Kiss - In token of your subjection and adoration; whereof this was a sign among the eastern nations. The son - The son of God. Ye perish - Be taken out of the way by death or destruction. Wrath - The least degree of his anger is terrible. Next: Psalms Chapter 3”

“Kiss: Gen 41:40, Gen 41:43, Gen 41:44; Sa1 10:1; Kg1 19:18; Hos 13:2; Joh 5:23 Son: Psa 2:7 and: etc. Or, "and ye lose the way," or, "and ye perish in the way." The LXX, and Vulgate have, "and ye perish from the righteous way:" and the Syriac, "and ye perish from his way." ye perish: Psa 1:6; Joh 14:6 when: Psa 2:5; Th2 1:8, Th2 1:9; Rev 6:16, Rev 6:17, Rev 14:9-11 Blessed: Psa 40:4, Psa 84:12, Psa 146:3-5; Pro 16:20; Isa 26:3, Isa 26:4, Isa 30:18; Jer 17:7; Rom 9:33; Rom 10:11; Eph 1:12; Pe1 1:21, Pe1 2:6 Next: Psalms Chapter 3”